Youth to Adult Healthcare Transition Resources
2SLGBTQ+ Resources
Community & Advocacy Supports
Calgary Outlink: Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity
A community-based, not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing support, education, outreach, and referrals for the 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied communities in Calgary.
403-234-8973
Egale
Informs public policy, inspires cultural change, and promotes human rights and inclusion through research, education, awareness and legal advocacy.
End of the Rainbow Foundation
Connects sexually diverse people to volunteers: 1) to create support groups and mentorship; 2) to match convention refugees to sponsor groups or ‘groups of five' support; and 3) to provide language, employment, other training or educational services.
403-262-4086
Gender Spectrum
A national organization committed to the health and well-being of gender- diverse folks through education and support for families, and training and guidance for educators, medical and mental health providers, and other professionals.
Pflag Canada & Pflag Alberta
A national charitable organization, founded by parents who wished to help themselves and their family members understand and accept their LGBTQ2S children.
1-888-530-6777
Trans Equality Society of Alberta (TESA)
An advocacy group to open opportunities for formal engagement with authorities who otherwise overlook the unique needs of the larger trans community.
Trans Parent Alberta 101
A compilation of resources for supportive parents, transgender parents, family and allies of transgender, non-binary and gender diverse children (minor or adult) in Alberta.
Trans Wellness Initiative
Aims to improve the health and wellness of trans and nonbinary communities in Alberta by building connections, facilitating access, and fostering capacity.
Emergency Resources
Alberta Health Services - Mental Health Help Line
24/7 confidential service that provides support, information, and referral services.
1-877-303-2642
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=6810&serviceAtFacilityID=1047134
Distress Centre
Offers immediate crisis counselling and support, as well as free, general short term counselling sessions.
403-266-4357
Trans Lifeline
A grassroots hotline and non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis.
1-877-330-6366
Peer Support, Counselling & Mental Health
Access Mental Health
A non-urgent service providing information, consultation, and referrals for individuals with addiction and/or mental health concerns.
1-844-943-1500
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services/page11443.aspx
Centre for Sexuality
Provides teaching, training, counselling and advocacy in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientation, equality and consent.
403-283-5580
Skipping Stone
A Calgary-based not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support and empower trans and gender diverse people and their families in Alberta.
587-333-4342
The Alex
Offers a hub of social, physical, mental health supports as well as outreach services for those that identify as 2SLGBTQAI+.
403-520-2260
Trans Lifeline
A grassroots hotline and non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis.
1-877-330-6366
Youth Line
A 2SLGBTQ+ youth-led organization that affirms and supports the experiences of youth (29 and under), offering confidential and non-judgmental peer support through telephone, text and chat services.